In a very clean, spartan bedroom, two African American dolls of about the same height and measurements model the same handmade pajamas: a white tank top or sleeveless cotton top decorated with pink ribbons and pink lace in a vertical strip down the front of the shirt, and a pair of Valentine's Day pajama pants with both an elastic waist and a snap-front fly. These are baggy, low rise pajama pants made of light pink cotton with black and bright pink tiny hearts printed on them. The dolls are (left) Petite Barbie and (right) African American Skipper.
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Sew Skipper or Petite Barbie some pajama pants and a sleeveless top #PajamaParty #FunCrafts

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Now that I have a functioning computer again (mine was down for part of February and most of March), I have some catching up to do! I posted the free sewing patterns for making these pajamas for 10 inch dolls like Skipper and Petite Barbie back when I was working with … Continue reading Sew Skipper or Petite Barbie some pajama pants and a sleeveless top #PajamaParty #FunCrafts

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Betty the Bus Driver (also known as Bumblebee from the DC Super Hero Girls comics series) stands beside a free doll clothes sewing pattern. The doll wears a dress shirt and jeans. The text says "free pattern" and "for 12 inch dolls." The ChellyWood LLC logo appears on this YouTube thumbnail. The accompanying video shows how to make either the doll's jeans or the doll's dress shirt, and it offers links to both a free A4 PDF sewing pattern and an American PDF sewing pattern for making the doll's ensemble. Please visit ChellyWood.com to learn more.
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Make a pair of trousers/pants or jeans for DC Super Hero Girls 12 inch dolls with today’s free patterns #DCcomics #dollPhotography

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. You’ve met “Betty the Busdriver” before. She’s a DC Super Hero Bumblebee doll, all dressed up to look like a bus driver I met in Chicago. You can learn more about the real Betty here and here. But today’s tutorial video shows you how to sew a pair of jeans (or … Continue reading Make a pair of trousers/pants or jeans for DC Super Hero Girls 12 inch dolls with today’s free patterns #DCcomics #dollPhotography

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A modern African American Skipper doll models a handmade pair of flannel short-shorts decorated with tiny pink and black hearts under a handmade white sleeveless shirt that has pink lace and a ribbon running down the front of the top. Under the doll, it says, "Free printable PDF sewing patterns at Chelly Wood dot com." This is part of the Valentine's Day and Black History Month celebrations in February at chellywood.com, a website that offers free printable PDF sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and all different sizes.
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Valentine’s Day Pajama Shorts and a Sleeveless Top for Skipper #FreeSewingPatterns #FreePattern

Scroll down to the fourth set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Yes, I posted this pajama set last February, during Black History Month, but by the middle of February, I was already having computer issues. So I actually had some errors in the original blog post. That’s why I’m reposting the same patterns here today. Before I go on, I need to … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Pajama Shorts and a Sleeveless Top for Skipper #FreeSewingPatterns #FreePattern

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The image shows a woman who is bent over a cutting mat with large doll clothes patterns laid out on the cutting mat. Above her it says, "how to cut doll clothes sewing patterns". There's also a small pink stamp overlaid on top of the image, which says, "pin and cut" and the texts on either side of the woman say, "special thanks to the mom who reached out to me for help" (left of the image) and "I hope you get to read today's blog post" (to the right of the image).
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 5 (How do you cut it?) #SewersOfInstagram #MakersGonnaMake

Lately we’ve been learning how to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern. I’m continuing that train of thought in today’s blog post, which reviews the cutting steps and adds a few details. When you’re getting ready to cut out your doll clothes patterns, it can be very helpful to see which garment pieces will need two identical pieces cut. For these, you can … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 5 (How do you cut it?) #SewersOfInstagram #MakersGonnaMake

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In a quilted purple and blue frame, we see an image of a Barbie wearing a handmade felt hat and coat of matching purple felt. Behind the Barbie is Simplicity doll clothes sewing pattern number 7601 with an enlargement focusing on the hat and coat from the pattern. The ChellyWood dot com logo appears at the side of the image.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 4 (How do you pin it to the fabric?) #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #Sewing

In the image at the very top of this blog post, we see that a garment pattern piece has been laid on one side of a swatch of felt fabric, but the image below that one, shows a garment pattern piece has been actually pinned onto the fabric swatch. How do we get from point A to point B? In other words, how is the … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 4 (How do you pin it to the fabric?) #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #Sewing

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In front of an airport, Betty the Bus Driver (a Bumblebee DC Comics doll) drives a public transportation bus filled with people. This is part of the Chelly Wood dot com celebration of Black History Month in February of 2026.
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Stop Motion Video with DC Super Hero Bumblebee Doll as “Betty the Bus Driver!” #StopMotion #StopMotionAnimation

  March has been an interesting month for me. My computer started slowing down in February, and then in March, I took it to the fixit shop. And then I got it back and it didn’t work. So I took it to the fixit shop again. And when I got it back, it didn’t work again. This went on for something like five trips to … Continue reading Stop Motion Video with DC Super Hero Bumblebee Doll as “Betty the Bus Driver!” #StopMotion #StopMotionAnimation

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ON a swatch of wool fabric, we see patterns for a jacket front, a jacket back, a hat top, and a hat crown. All of these are Barbie doll sewing patterns from Simplicity 7601 hat and coat set. Because the swatch of fabric is quite small, we see that the coat front has been aligned with the nap arrow facing East and west, while the coat back has its arrow facing north and south. The hat top arrow faces east-west while the hat crown's nap arrow faces north and south. The fabric is a burgundy color with black chevron-shaped print.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 3 (What do the arrows mean?) #Sewcialists #Sewing

Since Monday, I’ve been revisiting some older blog posts that teach some basics for cutting out a commercial sewing pattern. Today’s blog post is part of that series. I do have good news, though… My computer is back up and running after being in the fixit shop for most of the month of March. What does this mean? It means I have a LOT of … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern Part 3 (What do the arrows mean?) #Sewcialists #Sewing

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In this photo, we see two pairs of scissors lying next to an uncut pattern for a doll hat's brim. One pair of scissors has a grey handle; the other pair of scissors has a purple handle.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 2 (How do you cut out the tissue paper pattern?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

This week’s series of blog posts will break the process of pinning and cutting a doll clothes pattern, into several carefully explained steps. These are re-posts from 2022 because I’m still living my life without a working computer. Sorry about that. Before I go on, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 2 (How do you cut out the tissue paper pattern?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

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In this thumbnail image, the Chelly Wood doll (really a Spin Master Liv doll that has been repainted and had its wig hair color altered to look like the real doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood) stands beside and points at the Simplicity 7601 doll clothes (Barbie sized doll clothes) pattern envelope. The words over the envelope say "simplicity 7601" and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears to the left of the photo. The entire image is framed by a purple and turquoise blue quilt.
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How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 1 (How do you read a pattern envelope?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

First, I need to say that today’s post is from 2022. My computer has gone back to the repair shop, for I think the FIFTH time! I’m still without a computer, which makes it hard to blog and make videos. So I’m very sorry for all the repeats. I created this blog post when a non-sewing mom reached out to me, asking me how to … Continue reading How to cut out a Barbie doll clothes sewing pattern PART 1 (How do you read a pattern envelope?) @ ChellyWood.com #SewingTips #DollClothesPatterns #ChristmasCrafts

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How would you spend a dollar at the five and dime? Today's "do a pick" game thumbnail image shows a little pink scoop neck playsuit for vintage Barbie with a white belt. This was part of the Barbie Fashion Pak sets from a 1961 Barbie catalog brochure. Click on the thumbnail to join the game!
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Let’s Do a Pick — Buy a Barbie Fashion Pak at the local five and dime store in 1963! #DoApick #vintageToys

Today’s “Do a Pick” game features the following: The skirt with pumps The shorts with summer top The scoop neck playsuit I’m really sorry for the sound quality. My computer is back at the fixit shop, so I was recording on my laptop, which doesn’t work great… What’s the story behind this game? When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we … Continue reading Let’s Do a Pick — Buy a Barbie Fashion Pak at the local five and dime store in 1963! #DoApick #vintageToys

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An African American Creatable World doll models a handmade African print cotton outfit, including a shirt with a short skirt. The shirt is sleeveless, but running down the front of the shirt is red lace trim with a black quarter-inch wide ribbon running down the center of the lace trim, sort of like a button-front placket (but it doesn’t actually have any buttons). The African print fabric of the skirt matches the the fabric under the lace trim of the shirt. This African print cotton fabric is multicolor, incorporating red, blue, yellow, green, and black. The skirt is a simple elastic-waist style with a bit of flare. It extends to just above the doll’s knees. The doll’s shoes are lovely shiny red Mary Janes with teeny-tiny buckles. The text reads, "Free sewing Pattern!"
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Free patterns for a sleeveless shirt and easy-to-sew skirt for 10 inch dolls at ChellyWood.com #SewingPattern #Sewcialists

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s free doll clothes sewing pattern can be used to make an adorable little sleeveless shirt with a lace-and-ribbon decorative front and a skirt that either coordinates with the shirt or matches its fabric. And if you’ve been following my daily blog posts, you’ll recognize these projects from earlier blog posts. … Continue reading Free patterns for a sleeveless shirt and easy-to-sew skirt for 10 inch dolls at ChellyWood.com #SewingPattern #Sewcialists

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This thumbnail reads, "World of Love Dolls" and includes an image of a dress form mannequin with a purple tape measure draped over its shoulder. On the dress form mannequin it says, "Tape Measure Tuesday." Beside the dress form mannequin stands a World of Love Soul doll (originally made by Hasbro) in a pink handmade one-piece bathing suit. Click on this thumbnail for the World of Love doll's sewing measurements.
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Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Hasbro’s World of Love dolls? #TinyThings #TapeMeasureTuesday

I didn’t own the World of Love dolls when I was a kid, but my cousin Virginia did. And the doll pictured above — her name is Soul — was the one doll I envied most! Today, as an adult doll collector, I own all of the Hasbro World of Love dolls, and I have their carrying case as well. The down side to these … Continue reading Tape Measure Tuesday: What are the sewing measurements for Hasbro’s World of Love dolls? #TinyThings #TapeMeasureTuesday

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McCall's 6260 vintage Barbie patterns: view A shows a ponytail Barbie wearing a pink gingham dress with lace skirt overlaid and a matching pair of pink gingham panties (shown below the doll on a silver graphic line); View B shows a silver evening gown (strapless) with matching stole and a pink ribbon tied at the waist; View C shows a pink swing coat with very large pockets and lots of buttons; View D shows an orange Kimono style bath robe with white trim and a white belt tied at the waist; View E shows a pair of high-waisted black pants with a little bolero style pink top over the top of them; View F shows a blue bikini with tiny pink polka dots.
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Learning to sew with vintage McCall’s 6260 Barbie patterns #MeMadeMonday #SewRetro

Today’s blog post is a collection of lessons I’ve learned while sewing McCall’s 6260 doll clothes patterns. As with other blog posts on my Vintage Pattern page, I’ll be adding to this list of lessons as I create different outfits using this pattern. Before I go on, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To … Continue reading Learning to sew with vintage McCall’s 6260 Barbie patterns #MeMadeMonday #SewRetro

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A background of plaid includes lines of dark green, black, Kelly green, and a very thin line of peach or tan. In the center is a large medallion in a peach or tan color. The medallion has been watercolor painted with Kelly green seahorses, their tails whipping into tight swirls. Beneath the center floral motif of the medallion, two seashells are depicted with swirling lines. This Celtic shield reminds us of the central animal and artistic figures in the Witham Shield, which is designed with swirling animals that have been interpreted as swans. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears at the bottom of the swatch of plaid fabric.
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Ancient Celtic artwork inspired my fabric designs… What do you think? #CelticArt #StPatricksDayFabric

  Did you know that Wood, my last name, is Scottish? When my aunt Bertha visited Scotland, she was surprised by how many Scottish people shared our last name. In fact, the Wood clan has its own registered plaid! (It’s a little different from the plaid I designed, which you’ll see later in this blog post.) Like many people, I’ve done my DNA analysis, and … Continue reading Ancient Celtic artwork inspired my fabric designs… What do you think? #CelticArt #StPatricksDayFabric

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This photo shows an Ever After High doll wearing black plastic shoes, a green and white plaid mini skirt, and a white sleeveless tank top. Her yellow-blond hair is done up in a messy bun. The watermark reminds us to go to ChellyWood.com for free printable doll clothes sewing patterns.
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Let’s make a St. Patrick’s Day outfit for Ever After High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #StPaddysDay #EverAfterHighDoll

For your free pattern and tutorial videos, please scroll down to the second set of bullets. Today I’m sharing a pattern that has appeared on this website before, but as many of you know, with my computer in the fixit shop, I’m reposting St. Patrick’s Day themed posts from years gone by, to pass the time until I get my computer back. Before I go … Continue reading Let’s make a St. Patrick’s Day outfit for Ever After High dolls w/free patterns @ ChellyWood.com #StPaddysDay #EverAfterHighDoll

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